Knights Templar Of The United States Of America is located in Sugar Land, TX. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (Y42) the organization is classified as: Domestic Fraternal Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Knights Templar Of The United States Of America employed 4 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Knights Templar Of The United States Of America is a 501(c)(10) and as such, is described as a "Domestic Fraternal Society and/or Association" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Knights Templar Of The United States Of America generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DOMESTIC FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE: THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE IS USED TO PROMOTE COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO ALL MEMBERS, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL, INFORMING OF CONFERENCES AND TRAINING SCHEDULES, UPCOMING EVENTS, REGULATIONS AND HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION, ITEMS OF INTEREST RELATING TO MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, AWARDS AND HONORS.
EASTER OBSERVANCES: FOR OVER 80 YEARS THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT HAS SPONSORED A NON-DENOMINATIONAL NATIONAL EASTER SUNRISE OBSERVANCE ON THE STEPS OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 400 IN ATTENDANCE.
GRAND MASTERS CONFERENCES: OFFICERS FOR EACH OF THE TWELVE REGIONS MEET ANNUALLY FOR A BUSINESS MEETING AND INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING. APPROXIMATELY 1,500 PEOPLE ATTEND THE EVENTS.
EXPENSES ARE INCURRED FOR OTHER MEETINGS, MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS, AND AWARDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lawrence Eugene Tucker Grand Recorder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $90,971 |
Robert Jf Elsner Grand Prelate | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jack M Harper Grand Gerneralissimo | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
David W Studley Grand Captain General | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Paul D Etickson Grand Prelate | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
David J Kussman Grand Master | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $557,535 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $103,453 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $660,988 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $206,769 |
Investment income | $376,559 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $959,017 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,203,333 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,227 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,227 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $126,681 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,081 |
Other employee benefits | $2,824 |
Payroll taxes | $17,002 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $400 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,891 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $150,717 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,486 |
Office expenses | $25,865 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,688 |
Travel | $62,959 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $89,684 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,485 |
Insurance | $410 |
All other expenses | $140,935 |
Total functional expenses | $1,355,396 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $169,358 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $722,805 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $129,975 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,975 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,386,092 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,482 |
Total assets | $19,436,687 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $107 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $31,918 |
Total liabilities | $32,025 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,404,662 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,436,687 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Knights Templar Of The United States Of America has recieved totaling $150,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Knights Templar Educational Fndn Of Grnd Encmpmnt Knights Templar Sugar Land, TX PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Knights Templar Educational Fndn Of Grnd Encmpmnt Knights Templar Sugar Land, TX PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
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Knights Templar Of The United States Of America Sugar Land, TX | $19,436,687 | $2,203,333 |
Grand Lodge Of Texas Waco, TX | $55,212,199 | $5,378,052 |
The Knights Of Momus Inc Galveston, TX | $851,569 | $1,053,402 |
Shriners International Houston, TX | $18,821,947 | $1,413,014 |
Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Of Oklahoma Guthrie, OK | $8,416,405 | $1,881,568 |
Shriners International Oklahoma City, OK | $6,059,168 | $478,013 |
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Fraternal Order Of Eagles Dallas, TX | $220,232 | $839,510 |
Shriners International Fort Worth, TX | $3,213,026 | $842,002 |